-Strategize with the executive management team on overall company discussions and decisions-Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy-Prepare and manage all communications material-Develop a brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms-Manage media relations-Develop contacts with media members, influencers and community leaders-Lead a team of communication, marketing and design professionals-Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content-Assist with HR recruiting and company-wide procedures.

Managed enrollment for both virtual and in-person classes for 1st-8th grade students. Helped to build a strong service team and new procedures for enrolling students and communicating with parents. Worked with school district & school administration to enroll students and problem-solve any challenges that emerged. Researched new software platforms for to assist with our growing needs for student information systems and parent communication.

I have worked as a consultant for various companies including: ILA, Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers, Outstanding in the Field, Be Natural Music, Pregnant Mare Rescue & Century 21 Real Estate. My various responsibilities included the following:Event Planning:Co-chairing auction galas including planning & set up of events with a special emphasis on non-profit organizations. Services include event organization, coordination and ordering of event décor & supplies, contract negotiation & coordination, copy writing, décor planning and design, vendor management and helping organizations plan seamless, elegant events that raise needed funds.My largest event planning project was helping to plan venue decor, coordination of silent & live auction items and raffle prize management for the Silicon Valley Wine Auction at Levi's Stadium.Marketing & PR:Affiliate marketing, website maintenance, social media, newsletters, press releases, creation & implementation of a marketing and public relations plan, and reaching out to local businesses for advertising and partnerships.

Created a national party planning website with business partner. We brought the website from concept to completion in 4 months. Current website tasks include website design using wordpress and various plugins, store creation, writing and editing articles (blogging), social media, marketing, SEO, creating and maintaining business partnerships, and affiliate marketing.Ongoing small business tasks include accounts receivables/payables, purchasing, organization of legal business filings and paperwork, tax records & filings.

In charge of scheduling & creating contracts for each consulting course.Maintenance of client database.Organized and arranged logistical materials for each course.Updated and circulated a weekly report of current courses being held.Liaison between outside consultants and company staff.Communication with clients regarding contracts and logistics.Organization of marketing letters and e-mails for client database.Assisting in setting up yearly meetings and events.

Office Manager/Tradeshow Manager, Mt. View, CA 12/2000 - 7/2001Executive support of CEO & CFO which included travel arrangements, calendar maintenance, maintenance of HR files & office procedures. I was the key person in charge of confidential information and files, day-to-day office operations while managing front office and phones.Tradeshow Manager, Mt. View, CA 4/2000 - 7/2001Planned tradeshows for Envive Corporation including planning pre & post show meetings, set up a 10x20 booth at the tradeshows and insured superb booth appearance, attended tradeshows and promoted Envive’s products, maintained marketing budget and managed the purchase order process, organized press kit contents for trade shows and other events, assisted the Director of Marketing with the creation of advertisements and messaging, was in charge of promoting company morale and spirit by planning and organizing company parties and events.Marketing Coordinator, Mt. View, CA 2/1999 - 4/2000Assisted Tradeshow Manager with preparation and shipping of show materials, provided support for VP of Marketing, assisted the marketing department with public relations & other marketing tasks including print advertising, planned and coordinated company meetings and events, arranged travel and expense reports for the Founder of Envive, coordinated calendar and meetings for the executive team, planned and managed direct mailings, organized monthly web seminars.